Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit 2007
What is Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit?
Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit is a television series following Balsa, a spear-wielding warrior who protects others as atonement for past actions. During her travels, she rescues a young prince and accepts the role of his bodyguard.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 7, 2007
- Last aired
- Sep 29, 2007
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK BS2
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit is a television series following Balsa, a spear-wielding warrior who protects others as atonement for past actions. During her travels, she rescues a young prince and accepts the role of his bodyguard. The prince faces mortal danger from his own father, the emperor, who seeks his death. As Balsa fulfills her protective duties, details about her history gradually emerge. She and the prince, named Chagum, discover secrets surrounding his mysterious condition. Throughout their journey together, they form a bond resembling family with each other and with other individuals they encounter. The series explores themes of redemption, protection, and developing relationships while unfolding a story involving political intrigue and supernatural elements.
Should you watch it?
“A wandering spearwoman must protect a young prince from his own father's deadly intentions.”
- compelling character development
- unique fantasy world building
- pacing may feel deliberate to some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy character-focused fantasy stories featuring a strong female lead.
The series is rated TV-PG and contains themes of fantasy action and drama.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Balsa, the Female Bodyguard Apr 7, 2007
- E2 The Hunter and the Hunted Apr 14, 2007
- E3 Mortal Combat Apr 21, 2007
- E4 Torogai's Letter Apr 28, 2007
- E5 Secret Advantage: the Blue Hand May 5, 2007
- E6 Death on Aogiri May 12, 2007
- E7 Chagum's Resolution May 19, 2007
- E8 Swordsmith May 26, 2007
- E9 Shuga's Thirst Jun 2, 2007
- E10 Soil and Hero Jun 9, 2007
- E11 Flower Wine For Tanda Jun 16, 2007
- E12 Solstice Festival Jun 23, 2007
- E13 Neither Man nor Tiger Jun 30, 2007
- E14 The Knot Jul 7, 2007
- E15 Young Death Jul 14, 2007
- E16 In All Earnestness Jul 21, 2007
- E17 The Water Wheel in Flames Jul 28, 2007
- E18 The Ancient Village Aug 4, 2007
- E19 Flight Aug 11, 2007
- E20 The Hunter's Cave Aug 18, 2007
- E21 Jiguro Musa Aug 25, 2007
- E22 Time of Awakening Sep 1, 2007
- E23 In Pursuit of Sig Salua Sep 8, 2007
- E24 The Last Hope Sep 15, 2007
- E25 Celebration Sep 22, 2007
- E26 Departure Sep 29, 2007
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A traveling spearwoman named Balsa is hired to protect Prince Chagum after saving his life.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Balsa, a wandering warrior who uses a spear.
Why is the prince in danger?
The prince's own father, the emperor, wants him dead.
Is this based on a book?
Yes, the show is part of the Moribito series, which originated as a Japanese fantasy novel series.
When was this series released?
The television series premiered in 2007.